Wow. Chris Stapleton. Wow

[1usctrojan]

I have to see this guy…..in my youth, got to see everyone that was anyone live.  Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Eagles, Janis Joplin, Clapton, Traffic, etc etc etc.  normally, I strongly dislike country music…,closest I’ve ever been to liking anything country related was working with Johnny Cash’s first wife, Vivian, who was a wonderful lady, loved her.  
 

He’s not really country, he’s not to be pigeon holed.  Never heard this range or talent from any country singer.  Now this. Metallica cover?

 

[cookinbrak]

Chris Stapleton is more R&B/blues than country.

[1usctrojan]

17 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

Chris Stapleton is more R&B/blues than country.

I agree.  As I said on another thread on here, I’m A big Blues fan, so so was stunned to hear that amazing voice coming out of a guy with all that hair wearing a cowboy hat.  Mind blowing.

[1usctrojan]

36 minutes ago, Inimicus said:

Oh brother...

Dude is AMAZING

I know, have most of his music (that isn’t too twangy) on my Spotify, I was Wrong is one of my favorites.  Tennessee Whiskey has some amazing runs.  He can sing anything.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

29 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

Chris Stapleton is more R&B/blues than country.

This. If you haven't gone back and listened to his stuff when he was fronting the bluegrass band The Steeldrivers, do yourself a favor and do that.

[LinvilleGorge]

There is actually a lot of damn good country out there right now. You won't hear it on the radio, but guys like Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Colter Wall, Paul Cauthen, Ward Davis, etc. are fuging killing it right now. Honest to god, we might actually be in the golden era of country and most people have no clue.

[1usctrojan]

33 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

There is actually a lot of damn good country out there right now. You won't hear it on the radio, but guys like Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Colter Wall, Paul Cauthen, Ward Davis, etc. are fuging killing it right now. Honest to god, we might actually be in the golden era of country and most people have no clue.

Tried listening to it (my daughter and SIL love it), they’ve seen some big names in concerts at the Ryman, as well as some arena in Nashville they say is too big,  Hang Out Fest in Alabama and a couple venues in Kentucky.  They also like Sturgil Simpson, Jason Isbell and others you named.  I’ve heard them all….just don’t like that music at all…so my friends are shocked I’m such a big fan of Stapleton.  My daughter has been telling me about him and his wife Morgane for years.  Should have listened. 

[Zaximus]

There has been some really cool covers off that album coming out with the remaster and box set.  What a crazy good album.

[TheRumGone]

Saw Chris when Jason Isbell opened up for him in Maryland awhile ago. He’s better live than recordings. Incredible voice. I’d add Orville peck to the country list and I never see him mentioned probably because he’s openly gay and has drag queens open up for him on his tours. He has an amazing voice and is extremely talented. Sounds like Roy Orbison. 

 

covers Reba here

he was a drummer in a pretty famous punk band in Canada. Very talented guy. Love his albums. 

[therealmjl]

11 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

There is actually a lot of damn good country out there right now. You won't hear it on the radio, but guys like Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Colter Wall, Paul Cauthen, Ward Davis, etc. are fuging killing it right now. Honest to god, we might actually be in the golden era of country and most people have no clue.

Add Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan, Ian Noe, John Moreland in this list

[therealmjl]

Stapleton is good but he's pretty mainstream at this point. I know that word is overused and I even cringed when I typed it but - he doesn't make em like he used to.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

3 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

Add Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan, Ian Noe, John Moreland in this list

I like Zach Bryan a lot. Another one coming up is Tanner Usrey.

[dave-o]

Blackberry Smoke is worth a mention...

 

 

As is Cody Jinks

 

 

 

[1usctrojan]

I’m sure Chris Stapleton will remain the only “country” artist I will ever like…..because he’s not.